Massachusetts S2857 aims to ensure access to medical parole for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners.

Massachusetts S2857 amends the state's laws to streamline the process for granting medical parole to terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners. The bill requires a faster decision-making process for those likely to die within six months. Medical parole is granted unless the Commissioner determines that the prisoner poses a significant risk to the community. The bill also mandates annual cognitive assessments for prisoners aged 55 and older. It ensures that prisoners can be released to private homes if appropriate, unless there are safety concerns.

Massachusetts S2857 aims to ensure access to medical parole for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners.

Massachusetts S2857 amends the state's laws to streamline the process for granting medical parole to terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners. The bill requires a faster decision-making process for those likely to die within six months. Medical parole is granted unless the Commissioner determines that the prisoner poses a significant risk to the community. The bill also mandates annual cognitive assessments for prisoners aged 55 and older. It ensures that prisoners can be released to private homes if appropriate, unless there are safety concerns.